Life after my study abroad has been wonderful! I spent under a week at home in April, and then my father and I successfully completed the long, long, long drive from Michigan to Utah. All that was on my mind was my sweet reunion with the broski! Let me just say that I love my brother and love the relationship that we have. So many people have asked me what the secret is to the closeness that my brother and I have, hoping that their kids will end up being close as well. And in all honesty, I don't know. My father and I had a discussion the other night about it, and we decided it comes down to a mutual respect we have for one another. Although I have 2 1/2 years younger than Jonathan, he still comes for me with advice, ESPECIALLY relationship advice as he has become a serial dater. And only my brother knows my deepest secrets and gives me wise, rational advice on how to manage my crazy life. I really love my brother, and the rest of my family. With my cousin Lucia getting married this Saturday, July 2nd, family has been coming into town for the last week. My mom arrived this morning, and today at lunch the four of us sat down together and realized it's the first time we've been together since January 2009! I can't believe that much time has passed since we have spent quality time together. We are all looking forward to time at home in August, and then our first Christmas together this December.
I was also hired as a customer service representative for BYU Independent Study the first week of May. I just want to take a moment to advertise what I think is an excellent program. BYU Independent Study has about 130,000 university and high school students enrolled in courses throughout the WORLD. Many of these students have no ties to BYU or the LDS church, but choose our program because of it's reputation, varity, and accessability. I essentially spend 5 hours Monday-Friday assisting students and parents in any questions they may have regarding their courses. I love my job because I enjoy helping people, it is not demanding, I have great co-workers and bosses, and I have a large amount of down time where I am able to get homework, reading, or blogging done with ease. Last, but definitely not least, the office has recently adopted a great, new hobby: CROQUET.
Yes, this wonderful athletic event has become a new hobby of mine. One of my co-workers brought in a croquet set for an office tournament, and we also play on our short breaks when it gets sllooowww. Croquet is such an easy going game, one would think my competitive side would be avoided. This is not the case. I love winning. I also love sabotaging others' victories. It is a quality I may or may not have picked up from my brother. And now we have come full circle.
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